11 seriously hurt as severe turbulence rocks Honolulu-bound flight, officials say
“She flew up and hit the ceiling,” Reyes said.
There was some internal damage to the aircraft during the turbulence, Snook said. The fasten-seat belts sign was on at the time, though some of those injured weren't wearing them, he said. He didn't know how much altitude the plane lost during the turbulence, saying that would be part of an investigation involving the National Transportation Safety Board. The plane's flight data recorder would provide those details, he said.
The aircraft will undergo an thorough inspection and maintenance, mostly to fix components in the cabin, Snook said. The investigation will examine what other measures were taken, aside from turning on the fasten0seat belt sign, to ensure passengers were buckled in, he said.
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